All Online Hate Crime Reports received go initially to the Garda National Diversity and Integration Unit (GNDIU), where they are examined and actioned. PULSE Incidents are created where appropriate and reports are forwarded for investigation depending on the type of report (outlined at 1-3 below).
- Hate Related
- Non-Hate Related
- Non-Actionable
1. HATE RELATED
- Hate Crime - PULSE Incident created by GNDIU and forwarded to local district for investigation.
- Hate Incident - PULSE Incident created by GNDIU and forwarded to local district for information and appropriate action.
2. NON-HATE RELATED
- Crime
Report forwarded to local district for investigation
- Hate Crime leaflet provided via email to person making the online report
2. Other (e.g. online disputes, conspiracy theories etc.)
Person making the report (Complainant) is contacted by GNDIU and provided with relevant / appropriate information
(Advice with links to relevant information e.g. list of local Garda Diversity Officers, Garda station directory, Hate Crime leaflet, GSOC website etc.)
3. NON-ACTIONABLE
The following non-actionable reports are deemed closed by GNDIU:
a. Incomplete reports - insufficient information provided to record
(Every effort is made to advance incomplete reports by GNDIU however in some cases this proves impossible due to the lack of detail provided.)
b. Inappropriate reports - offensive / nuisance content
Responding to Hate Crimes and Non-Crime Hate Incidents Policy Document
All Online Hate Crime Reports received go initially to the Garda National Diversity and Integration Unit (GNDIU), where they are examined and actioned. PULSE Incidents are created where appropriate and reports are forwarded for investigation depending on the type of report (outlined at 1-3 below).
- Hate Related
- Non-Hate Related
- Non-Actionable
1. HATE RELATED
- Hate Crime - PULSE Incident created by GNDIU and forwarded to local district for investigation.
- Hate Incident - PULSE Incident created by GNDIU and forwarded to local district for information and appropriate action.
2. NON-HATE RELATED
- Crime
Report forwarded to local district for investigation
- Hate Crime leaflet provided via email to person making the online report
2. Other (e.g. online disputes, conspiracy theories etc.)
Person making the report (Complainant) is contacted by GNDIU and provided with relevant / appropriate information
(Advice with links to relevant information e.g. list of local Garda Diversity Officers, Garda station directory, Hate Crime leaflet, GSOC website etc.)
3. NON-ACTIONABLE
The following non-actionable reports are deemed closed by GNDIU:
a. Incomplete reports - insufficient information provided to record
(Every effort is made to advance incomplete reports by GNDIU however in some cases this proves impossible due to the lack of detail provided.)
b. Inappropriate reports - offensive / nuisance content
Responding to Hate Crimes and Non-Crime Hate Incidents Policy Document